2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · WJ68 AAN

The 2018 Toyota Yaris has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects recorded in any of the five tests conducted between September 2022 and September 2025. The most recent inspection on 22 September 2025, at 70,384 miles, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy without any advisories or failures. This consistency suggests the car has been subject to regular servicing and attention to critical components, though the absence of advisory notes means some potential issues may have gone unrecorded. The only anomaly is the near-consecutive tests in September 2023, where a failed test at 47,039 miles was immediately followed by a pass at 47,042 miles—a minor mileage jump that could indicate a quick resolution of a minor oversight rather than a recurring problem. The mileage progression of approximately 8,800 miles annually aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, without any prolonged periods of inactivity or rapid acceleration in wear. The gap between tests is standard, with each MOT occurring within a few days of the previous year’s date, reinforcing a disciplined maintenance schedule. There is no evidence of excessive standing time or aggressive driving patterns that might accelerate suspension, brake, or drivetrain degradation. The lack of advisories or defects across all tests implies no major repairs or replacements were deferred, though this does not preclude wear that hasn’t yet reached MOT failure thresholds. Given the clean MOT record, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of high-wear items such as suspension bushes and coil springs, particularly at the rear where binding calipers or uneven wear could develop without immediate MOT failure. Brake discs and pads, though not flagged, should be checked for lateral wear patterns or corrosion, especially if the vehicle has been exposed to salted roads. Structural integrity, including underbody corrosion and wheel arch integrity, warrants scrutiny given the car’s age, as rust can compromise suspension mounts and subframes without being visible from the exterior. Finally, the exhaust system and emissions components should be examined for leaks or excessive corrosion, as these are often overlooked until they fail an MOT. The absence of recorded faults does not guarantee these areas are flawless, but it does suggest they have not yet reached critical failure points.